Varmint Grenade vs VMAX

jjohnson · January 14, 2009, 02:21 PM

Hi, Gents!

New to this particular forum, been on others a long time....

I'm looking for info on how Barnes Varmint Grenade bullets compare to the Hornady V-Max bullets. Last year, the thread here was a bit critical, and it's here : http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=326612

I wonder if there's more recent info to be had. I would expect that any production or quality problems have been ironed out - I'd like to believe I could use them to great effect in my Rem 700VSS 22-250, but if they're not as reliable as the V-Max, I'll stick with what I know works.

Any info to offer? Thanks in advance.

ForneyRider · January 14, 2009, 05:29 PM

Why not throw Speer TNT, Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint, and Sierra BlitzKing into the mix as well?

I like the V-Max, but they are not as super-destructo as I thought. Occasionally, we see pieces of jacket left in the game, but the exit hole(s) are usually kablooey. My dad has taken deer, feral hog, and coyotes with .22-250 50gr V-max loaded to factory(~3850fps). Of course, he has also taken same game with 375H&H and 225gr Hornady.

DaveInPA · January 14, 2009, 05:50 PM

The 50 grain Varmint Grenade is the least accurate bullet I've tried in my .223

I couldn't get it to group worth a rat's behind with any of the powders I tried. I have had GREAT luck with 50 and 55 grain Nosler ballistic tips, though.

January 14, 2009, 02:21 PM	#1
jjohnson Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Posts: 72	Varmint Grenade vs VMAX Hi, Gents! New to this particular forum, been on others a long time.... I'm looking for info on how Barnes Varmint Grenade bullets compare to the Hornady V-Max bullets. Last year, the thread here was a bit critical, and it's here : http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=326612 I wonder if there's more recent info to be had. I would expect that any production or quality problems have been ironed out - I'd like to believe I could use them to great effect in my Rem 700VSS 22-250, but if they're not as reliable as the V-Max, I'll stick with what I know works. Any info to offer? Thanks in advance. Last edited by jjohnson; January 14, 2009 at 02:22 PM. Reason: Spellczech

January 14, 2009, 05:29 PM	#2
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	Why not throw Speer TNT, Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint, and Sierra BlitzKing into the mix as well? I like the V-Max, but they are not as super-destructo as I thought. Occasionally, we see pieces of jacket left in the game, but the exit hole(s) are usually kablooey. My dad has taken deer, feral hog, and coyotes with .22-250 50gr V-max loaded to factory(~3850fps). Of course, he has also taken same game with 375H&H and 225gr Hornady. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.

January 14, 2009, 05:50 PM	#3
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	The 50 grain Varmint Grenade is the least accurate bullet I've tried in my .223 I couldn't get it to group worth a rat's behind with any of the powders I tried. I have had GREAT luck with 50 and 55 grain Nosler ballistic tips, though.